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What Are The Risk Factors For Elder Abuse?

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As senior citizens age, their bodies gradually work less effectively as they once did. This often results in needing special care to smoothly get through the day. Unfortunately, elders are naturally vulnerable to mistreatment as a result of depending on someone else for care. This is known as elder abuse. Many behaviors classify as neglect and abuse, which means it ...

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Saugus High School Seniors Celebrated In Drive-Thru Graduation

After a year filled with unprecedented events and circumstances, the Saugus High School class of 2020 was celebrated in a drive-thru graduation ceremony at Central Park Friday morning. Undoubtedly, every student at Saugus High School displayed tremendous perseverance as they endured the Saugus school shooting as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. In the wake of these tumultuous times, Saugus seniors ...

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CIF-SS Update Floats Possibility For Final Senior Competition

CIF Southern Section

The possibility of one final athletic contest for seniors over the summer was floated in a letter to principals and athletic directors of the CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) from Commissioner of Athletics Rob Wigwood on Wednesday. With spring sports officially canceled, athletic programs in CIF-SS now move to the “Summertime Rules” bylaws. Under these bylaws, summer athletic programs fall under ...

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Editorial: Doctor’s Diary: How Coronavirus, COVID-19 Is Affecting Us Seniors

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By: Dr. Gene Dorio Doctor’s Diary:  March 27, 2020 Covid-19:  History repeats itself We were at war. Yet, there was a second battle against an airborne virus plaguing the army as well as citizens.  Those in charge quarantined solders, kept them isolated from communities, and inoculated as many as they could.  Thirty percent of the population died. In July, 1776, ...

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What Are The Different Types Of Elder Abuse?

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When you put your elderly family member into a nursing home, you expect that they’ll get all the care and attention they deserve. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and there’s a possibility that they might get mistreated instead. This is known as elder abuse, which is a tricky problem to address. Part of the issue is that elder ...

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Home Security Tips That Are Perfect For Seniors

Elderly couple with grandkids

It’s an unfortunate reality that seniors are often the targets of home break ins. That’s because seniors: Often live alone. Can have mental or physical disabilities that make them easy targets. Often stick to the same routines, making it easy for thieves to plan a break in. The good news is that you or someone you love doesn’t have to ...

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SCV Non-Profit Spotlight Show – SCV Senior Center – January 27, 2020

SCV Non-Profit Spotlight Show

Host: Janice Murray Non-Profit: SCV Senior Center SCV Non-Profit Spotlight Show – SCV Senior Center – January 27, 2020 On this episode of the Non-Profit Spotlight Show with Janice Murray, Janice sits down with representatives from the SCV Senior Center. Janice and her guests talk about the SCV Senior Center, such as what it stands for and what events are ...

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